Trader Joe’s new gummy worms are making shoppers run to the bathroom — but not for the reason you’d expect
Trader Joe's new sugar-free Sweet and Sour Gummy Worms are causing unexpected digestive issues among shoppers. Each serving contains 14 grams of fiber, which is nearly half of the recommended daily intake. The product is not marketed as a fiber supplement, leading to warnings from cashiers and humorous social media posts about its effects.
- ▪The gummy worms contain 14 grams of fiber per eight pieces, which is significantly higher than many other fiber products.
- ▪Shoppers have reported experiencing digestive distress after consuming these gummies in large quantities.
- ▪Cashiers at Trader Joe's are warning customers about the high fiber content to prevent potential issues.
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Food & Drink Trader Joe’s new gummy worms are making shoppers run to the bathroom — but not for the reason you’d expect By Brooke Steinberg Published May 18, 2026, 9:35 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Forget prune juice — a Trader Joe’s sweet treat is the new unexpected laxative shoppers are learning about the hard way. The beloved grocery store’s new sugar-free Sweet and Sour Gummy Worms contain 14 grams of fiber per eight pieces — a single serving. To put that into perspective, that amount is roughly half of the recommended daily value, so you could imagine the effect it’s having on people. The worst part is that the gummy worms, which were released earlier this month, are not marketed as a fiber product.
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